# Undergraduate degrees in law
**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/law/study/undergraduate/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subject-explorer/
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Step into a modern, dynamic university community that provides a stimulating student experience.
## Why study law at York?
Our distinctive problem-based learning approach sets us apart from other law schools. Divided into student law firms, you’ll use this method to tackle problems in a realistic way. As well as this, you'll have the ability to engage in mooting in our mock courtroom, and to hone your legal skills within our highly regarded [Baroness Hale Legal Clinic](https://www.york.ac.uk/law/legal-clinic/).
Our diverse cohort of students means you'll really feel part of our community, and quickly build meaningful relationships with your coursemates and tutors. Our unique [Careers and Development Programme](https://www.york.ac.uk/law/current-staff-students/careersanddevelopmentprogramme/) also offers you essential employability support and guidance.
## Contact us
- [law-ug-admissions@york.ac.uk](mailto:law-ug-admissions@york.ac.uk)
- [+44 (0)1904 325802](tel:+441904 325802)
## Related links
- [Meet us](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/visits/open-days/)
- [Applications](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/)
- [Scholarships](https://www.york.ac.uk/law/study/undergraduate/funding/)
- [Student life](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/student-life/)
## Our courses
- [Law (LLB)](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/llb-law/)
- [International Human Rights Law (LLB)](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/llb-ihrl/)
- [Law and Criminology (LLB)](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/llb-law-criminology/)
Or [search all undergraduate courses](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/all/)
### LLBs for graduates
- [Professional Law and SQE (Graduate LLB)](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/graduate-llb-professional-law-sqe/)
- [Law (Senior Status) (LLB)](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/llb-law-senior-status/)
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## Problem-based learning
A unique feature of our courses is our problem-based learning (PBL) approach via student law firms, where you work in a team to tackle problems in a realistic way.
This is a modern, dynamic learning method that ensures you experience and understand law in its social and theoretical contexts, and helps to develop the skills and techniques you will need to work as a professional.
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### [What is problem-based learning?](#uoy_modal_youtube_embed_1050394_1)
For each case you will identify the legal principles involved in the problem and unravel the legal and contextual issues that lie at the heart of it.
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iomv0_ehf2M&t=102s>
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### [Student view on problem-based learning](#uoy_modal_youtube_embed_1050394_2)
Law student, Amelia, discusses why she enjoys studying law using problem-based learning and how you can adapt to this style of working.
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLbjAJqkCNU>
## Course options
There are opportunities for you to spend time abroad during your course. You'll also have the chance to take a placement year.
If you're studying at a university outside the UK, you may be able to spend up to a year in York as a visiting student.
- [Study abroad](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/study-abroad/)
- [Placement year and real-world experience](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/careers/)
- [Law modules for visiting students](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/applying/visiting-students/courses/law/)
## Scholarships and funding
Find out about scholarships and studentships that are available to students in York Law School.
- [Undergraduate funding](https://www.york.ac.uk/law/study/undergraduate/funding/)
3rd for 'Learning Opportunities'
among the Russell Group universities included for law in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS).
[A top 25 law school](https://www.york.ac.uk/research/performance/ref-2021-results/)
for research according to the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results (2021).
Learn from experienced legal professionals
Benefit from the expertise of tutors who are qualified legal practitioners with years of experience working in law firms.
## Our facilities
- A problem-based learning suite - a sleek, focused space, where students can confront and overcome various legal scenarios.
- A mock-up courtroom - a true-to-life replica of the real thing, allowing our students to gain vital confidence and experience in mooting.
- The [Baroness Hale Legal Clinic](https://www.york.ac.uk/law/legal-clinic/) - providing free legal advice and guidance to members of the public, on real and current legal matters.
## Careers
- Get support and guidance on career planning and personal development from our dedicated employability tutor.
- We encourage you to get involved with our [Careers and Development Programme](https://www.york.ac.uk/law/current-students/careersanddevelopmentprogramme/). The programme includes several employers, providing an insight into the legal profession and the relevant recruitment processes.
- Get access to practical, work-based learning opportunities through our range of professional links and partnering arrangements.
[Learn more about careers and employability](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/careers/)
[Find your career advantage](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/careers/): Turn ambition into achievement with our expert guidance and connections. From your first day here to life after graduation, we’ll help you succeed.
## Student and graduate stories
Hear what our students and graduates have to say about studying with us.
> One of the standout features of York Law School is its focus on problem-based learning (PBL). This method challenges students to think collaboratively within their student law firms to solve complex and realistic legal problems, fostering critical thinking and teamwork skills.
Hope, LLB Law and Criminology. [Read Hope's blog post](https://blogs.york.ac.uk/student-voices/2025/04/04/transitioning-to-york-law-school/).
> Never underestimate the importance of the Careers and Development Programme! This programme provides very useful resources for students, including work experience opportunities, ‘Link Days’, workshops and one-to-one guidance appointments.
Fern, LLB Law. [Read Fern's blog post](https://blogs.york.ac.uk/student-voices/2025/11/17/york-law-school-career-tips/).
[Read more stories](https://www.york.ac.uk/law/study/undergraduate/stories/)
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugbA9sET-Ec&t=1s>
## Free online courses
Identify the different definitions of crime and gain an understanding of criminal justice processes in England and Wales.
- [From crime to punishment](http://york.ac.uk/study/moocs/crime-and-punishment/)
Explore what higher education is all about. Get tips for making the most of your university life.
- [Next steps to university](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/moocs/next-steps-university/)
## Next steps
Meet us
[Book a visit](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/visits/open-days/)
Applications
[How to apply](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/)
Scholarships
[Find funding](https://www.york.ac.uk/law/study/undergraduate/funding/)
Student life
[Learn more](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/student-life/)
## Related links
- [Meet us](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/visits/open-days/)
- [Applications](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/)
- [Scholarships](https://www.york.ac.uk/law/study/undergraduate/funding/)
- [Student life](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/student-life/)
## Contact us
- [law-ug-admissions@york.ac.uk](mailto:law-ug-admissions@york.ac.uk)
- [+44 (0)1904 325802](tel:+441904 325802)